Qualcomm launches breakthrough IMOD display

Qualcomm has announced a breakthrough in regards to mobile displays at the SID 2008 conference. The company has pioneered the first Interferometric Modulation (IMOD) color mirasol display. What sets the IMOD color display apart from other display technologies is that it requires no backlighting and reflects light allowing for low power consumption and viewing no matter the lighting condition.

A 0.9-inch IMOD color display is expected to first be used in a new “next-generation” MP3 player to be produced by Freestyle Audio. Besides MP3 players, the new display technology has also been designed for use in mobile phones. More information about the new display technology can be found at http://www.mirasoldisplays.com.

Display technology is literally the window to the mobile world so any improvement in the technology has a trickle down effect on new mobile technologies. Now we’ll be able to see richer colors when it comes to mobile phones and MP3 players without the sacrifice of power. That’s a nice combination and a win-win for mobile device manufacturers.